Sanyo DWM-4500 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL DVD Home Theater System 1AD6P1P2104--A DWM-4500, Issue Number 2 DWM-4500 SANYO’S HELP-LINE Call the toll-free number below if you have any difficulties operating this product. 1-800-813-3435 (Weekdays: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Central T ime) TM English Please Read This Manual. Because DVD is a new technology , we recommend that you re[...]

-E1- CONTENTS Accessories ......................................................................... E2 Safety Certification ............................................................. E3 For Safe and Efficient Operation ....................................... E3 W arning for T ransmitter ..................................................... E4 Co[...]

-E2- Ferrite core x 2 This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. This symbol indicates that there are impor- tant operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS[...]

-E3- • Do not damage the power cord. • When not in use, disconnect the power cord from the outlet. Grasp the plug, not the cord, when disconnecting the unit. • If water should enter the unit, electrical shock or a malfunction may result. Use in an area where there is low humidity and little dust. • Do not disassemble or alter the unit in an[...]

-E4- W ARNING FOR TRANSMITTER Important Information! 1. Explicitly specify to all users the technical instructions and the scope of use defined in the related documents and provide the explanation about all the control methods, adjusting procedures and usage of switches. 2. Do not change the emitter frequency nor boost the emitter power (including [...]

-E5- Main unit (DVD Receiver) Rear speaker (Powered speaker) 1. Power switch ( z /ON) and power indicator 2. Speaker switch (SPEAKER, back side) (See page E12.) 1. Frequency switch (FREQUENCY, back side) (See page E12.) Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) 3. Frequency switch (FREQUENCY, top side) (See page E12.) 2 3 1 CONTROLS 1. Remote sensor (IR) 2. Fun[...]

-E6- 1. Power button ( z /ON) 2. Number and other function buttons These buttons are used as number buttons and as function buttons of each name. • When using as a number button, press the appropriate button directly. • When using as a function button of each name, press the appropriate button while holding the SHIFT button down. Number buttons[...]

-E7- To set the remote control code for TV This remote control can operate the basic functions of TVs made by the manufacturers listed below. To enter the remote control code for your brand of TV, follow the steps below. 1. In the chart below, find the code corresponding to your brand of TV. 2. While holding down [TV POWER], enter the 2-digit code [...]

-E8- BASIC CONNECTIONS Do not connect the power cord to a 120V AC 60Hz outlet until all connec- tions have been made. System cable from Main unit (DVD Receiver) Main unit (DVD Receiver) Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) System cable to Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) System cable Attach the ferrite core. Ferrite core System Cable Connection[...]

-E9- Example: To use Main unit horizontally Example: To hang Main unit on a wall To unplug the system cable, pull out the plug (2) while pressing (1) down. Main unit Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) Note: Take care when installing it. It may cause damage or serious injury should it fall from its mountings. Approx. 3/16 inch (5mm) Approx. 5.4 inch (144m[...]

-E10- After all speaker connections have been made, attach the ferrite core. Ferrite core Red White Green Black Black Black Front right speaker Front left speaker Center speaker Sub-woofer (Powered speaker) System cable Main unit (DVD Receiver) Ferrite core Note: Do not connect the power cord to a 120V AC 60Hz outlet until all connections have been[...]

-E11- Example: To hang the speaker on a wall Approx. 1/8 inch (3 mm) Round head screw (not supplied) Note: Take care when installing the speakers. They may cause damage or serious injury should they fall from their mountings. Keep both the screw and stand for future use. Unscrew and remove the stand. Speaker Placement Center speaker Rear speaker (P[...]

-E12- Using the Rear Speaker in Wireless Mode 1. Set the SPEAKER switch of the rear speaker to the INTERNAL position. Changing the frequency setting If noise (or skipping sound) is heard when using rear speaker in wireless mode, change the setting of the FREQUENCY switch on both sub-woofer and rear speaker. Match the number on both sub-woofer and r[...]

-E13- Conventional TV Connection Using VIDEO OUT jack Connect the Video cable with yellow connectors (supplied) between the VIDEO OUT jack of the sub-woofer and the VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV. Notes: • Please refer to your TV instruction manual. • When you connect the subwoofer to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect both units[...]

-E14- Using RF Modulator If your TV does not have a Video input jack and has an antenna terminal only, please purchase the *RF Modulator (not supplied). (*Please consult your audio/video dealer.) Example: Sub-woofer, TV and RF Modulator connections 1. Connect the antenna cable (not supplied) to the ANT. IN terminal of the RF Modulator. 2. Connect t[...]

-E15- + Note: Please follow the steps before turning on the power. 1. Connect to the component video input jacks. (The VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT jack connection is not necessary.) *Please consult your local audio/video dealer. *Component video cable (not supplied) Green Red Blue Green Red Blue TV with progressive-scan capability Progressive-scan TV [...]

-E16- PHONES S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT SELECT PHONES jack FM Antenna Connection FM outdoor antenna (not supplied) Antenna discharge unit (not supplied) FM indoor antenna lead wire 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) CAUTION: When installing an outdoor antenna, follow the installation instructions in the attached “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS?[...]

-E17- Common Operation Turning the power on and off Main unit (DVD Receiver) BEFORE OPERA TION To reduce the volume temporarily (muting) Press [MUTE] on the remote control. “MUTE” blinks on the display. To restore the previous volume setting, press [MUTE] again. Selecting the sound mode 1. Press [SOUND] repeatedly to select the desired sound mo[...]

-E18- Selecting Surround Mode Press [SURROUND] to select the surround mode. Each time the button is pressed, the surround mode changes as follows: 5.1 AUTO v 5.1 SURR v 2.1ch v DIRECT v 5.1 AUTO… FL display The unit selects the surround mode automatically depending on the disc. • If a DVD disc is encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel, it is pl[...]

-E19- Adjusting the Speaker Volume Balance This unit is set to the standard level before shipping from the factory. You may not need any adjustment. However, depending on the size of the room and the placement of the speakers, you may benefit from a fine adjustment. In this case, follow the steps below. Please use the remote control when the test t[...]

-E20- 1 ALL 1 3 2 3 LB 16:9 TM PLA Y ABLE DISCS Disc type and logo mark DVD-Video The following types of discs can be played on this unit. Audio CD CAUTION: • Only the above types of discs can be played on this unit. DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, SVCD, CVD, VCD, etc. cannot be played. • This unit can play back the DVD-R that has recorded movie data as well.[...]

-E21- VIDEO 1 Preparations • Turn on the TV and select the video input source. Refer to your TV’s owner manual. DISC PLA YBACK • Select the playback picture size according to the aspect ratio of the TV. (See “Setting Display” in “INITIAL SETTINGS” on page E34.) TV 4:3 LB (Letterbox) 4:3 PS (Panscan) 16:9 • When you use a TV with Pro[...]

-E22- MENU Play Movie  Languages & Audio Set-Up  Subtitles Theatrical Trailers Scene Selections Basic Playback When operation buttons are pressed, that operation is displayed on the TV screen. The display disappears after several seconds. 1. Press [ z /ON] to turn the power on. 2. Press [FUNCTION] to select “DVD/CD”. 3. Press [ [...]

-E23- Stopping Playback • Press [ n ] once during playback. “Resume n ” appears briefly on the TV screen. When you press [ a ] (Play), playback starts automatically from the point where you stopped. “ a ” appears briefly on the TV screen. Note: Some discs may not resume playback. • Press [ n ] twice during playback. “ n ” appears br[...]

-E24- Title Search [DVD] 1. Press [SEARCH MODE] once while holding [SHIFT] down during playback or in the stop mode. The title search screen appears on the TV screen. Example: Time Search [CD] 1. Press [SEARCH MODE] once while holding [SHIFT] down during playback. The time search screen appears on the TV screen. 2. Press the number button(s) to ent[...]

-E25- Fast Playback Fast forward playback Press [ c ] repeatedly to select the fast speed forward playback. [DVD] c 1 v c 2 v c 3 v c 4 (4 steps) [CD] c 1 v c 2 (2 steps) Press [ a ] (Play) to return to normal playback. Fast reverse playback Press [ d ] repeatedly to select the fast speed reverse playback. [DVD] d 1 v d 2 v d 3 v d 4 (4 steps) [CD][...]

-E26- 3 Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) [DVD] Some DVD video discs may contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a number of different camera angles. The jacket or case of discs that are recorded with angles will be marked. Example: Note: The recorded angles differ depending on the disc used. 1. Play the disc that is[...]

-E27- Programmed Playback [CD] Up to 20 selections can be programmed. Programming procedure 1. Press [PROGRAM/RANDOM] twice in the stop mode. • “Program Mode” screen appears on the TV screen. • “-- Pr. 1” appears, and “PROG.” blinks on the display. 2. Press the number buttons to select the track number. Example: To select Track No.3[...]

-E28- 1/3 DTS Eng Hello! Holà! ¡Hola! Selecting Subtitle Language [DVD] This operation works only with discs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded. Press [S.T.CH] repeatedly during playback until the desired subtitle language appears on the TV screen. Example: French After few seconds, the display disappears. • If the subtitle langu[...]

-E29- Before Setting • Initial setting is “CC Channel CC2” on this unit. • Please set “CC2” or “C2” (Closed caption on channel 2) on your TV first. For more details, please refer to your TV’s owner manual. • When “TVG” is set, the subtitle language may not appear. • TVG works on the discs with closed caption. See page E20.[...]

-E30- 11. Press [ p ] or [ o ] to select “On” or “Off”. 12. Press [ENTER]. The submenu is set. 13. Repeat steps 9 ~ 12 to set other items. 14. Press [ p ] to select “CC Mode” (Closed caption mode). 15. Press [ENTER]. The submenu (“Off”, “On Mute” and “Continuous”) appears. 20. After step 19, you must set the parental lock as[...]

-E31- MP3/WMA CD OPERA TION Before Starting This unit can play back the CD that has recorded music data, MP3 or WMA (Window Media Audio) files. • Select “DVD/CD” function. • The file system is ISO9660 Level 1 and Level 2. • If the CD has both audio CD tracks and MP3/WMA files, only MP3/WMA files are played. • It would take 30 seconds or[...]

-E32- PICTURE DISC OPERA TION Before Starting You can view digital images from KODAK Picture/JPEG files. • Select “DVD/CD” function. • The file system is ISO9660 level 1 and level 2. • If the CD has both audio CD tracks and JPEG files, only JPEG files are played. • It would take 30 seconds or more for this unit to read JPEG files depend[...]

-E33- Setting Language 1. Press [SETUP] in the stop mode. The setup screen appears. “Language” is highlighted. 2. Press [ENTER]. “Language” screen appears. 3. Press [ p ] or [ o ] to select the item (highlighted). Example: INITIAL SETTINGS Once the initial settings have been completed, the unit can always be operated under the same conditio[...]

-E34- Setting Display 1. Press [SETUP] in the stop mode. The setup screen appears. 2. Press [ a ] to select “Display”. 3. Press [ENTER]. “Display” screen appears. “TV System NTSC” is highlighted. 4. Press [ 5 5 5 5 5 ] to skip “TV System NTSC” . Note: Because, “NTSC” is used for TV System in North America. It is not necessary to[...]

-E35- 6. Setting progressive mode 1) In “Display” screen, press [ 5 ] to select “Progressive”. 2) Press [ENTER]. The submenu appears. Note: If “Progressive” is not selected... First, press [ z /ON] to turn the power off. Then, confirm that the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch is set to the COMPONENT position. (See page E15.) Next, press [ z /ON][...]

-E36- Setting Audio The sound from speakers can reach the listening position at different times depending the speaker placements. You can allow for this difference by changing the delay time of the center and surround speakers. You also can change the Dynamic Range Control (DRC). 1. Press [SETUP] in the stop mode. The setup screen appears. 2. Press[...]

-E37- Setting Parental Note: If you set “TVGuardian”, set it first. See “Setting TVGuardian®” on page E29. 1. Press [SETUP] in the stop mode. The setup screen appears. 2. Press [ a ] to select “Parental”. 3. Press [ENTER]. “Parental” screen appears. Setting “Level” 1) Press [ p ] to skip “Password ----” and select “Level?[...]

-E38- Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Audio”, “Subtitle” and “DVD Menu” on page E33. 6565 aa Afar 6566 ab Abkhazian 6570 af Afrikaans 6577 am Amharic 6582 ar Arabic 6583 as Assamese 6589 ay Aymara 6590 az Azerbaijani 6665 ba Bashkir 6669 be Byelorussian 6671 bg Bulgarian 6672 bh Bihari 6673 bi Bislama 6678 bn[...]

-E39- To turn the unit on and listen to the last received station, press [TUNER] on the remote control. Preparation Press [FUNCTION] to select “FM TUNER”. Note: This unit doesn't have “AM TUNER”. Automatic/Manual Tuning Automatic tuning Press [TUNE] + or - for at least 1 second to tune in a station. The unit will scan up or down the ba[...]

-E40- MAINTENANCE WARNING: FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CORD BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANY MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING. Cleaning the cabinet Use a clean soft cloth moistened with plain lukewarm water and wrung dry. Never use benzol, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners since these could damage the finish of your unit. [...]

-E41- SYMPTOM No sound. Sound is heard from only one speaker. No sound from the rear speaker. Noise is heard from the rear speaker. The playback picture is poor. Part of On-Screen-Display is cut off. “ ” appears on the TV screen. The unit does not start playback. (“NO DISC” (or “NO PLAY”) appears.) The TV screen is not steadied. All fil[...]

-E42- SPECIFICA TIONS DVD Receiver (DWM-4500) DVD Video Player Signal format: NTSC color Laser: Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650/790 nm Wow and flutter: Below measurable level FM Tuner Frequency range: 87.9 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz (200 kHz steps) Usable sensitivity: 20.2 dBf (mono) Inputs/Outputs SYSTEM: System cable terminal FM ANT.: FM antenna termina[...]

-E43- For assistance in obtaining repairs and operational information, please contact the following Toll Free Number: DIAL TOLL FREE: 1-800-813-3435 Weekdays: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Central Time Also, you may write to SANYO Manufacturing Corporation, 3333 Sanyo Road, Forrest City, Arkansas 72335. Limited W arranty LABOR 1 YEAR P ARTS 1 YEAR CARR Y -IN O[...]